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AG Racine Wins $224K+ Judgment Against Home Contractor for Illegal, Shoddy Construction and Wage Theft
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced an estimated $224,000 judgment in its lawsuit against Xquisite Basements & Kitchens, Inc., a home renovation contractor, and Newton Gaynor, its owner and operator, for providing illegal and incomplete construction work to District consumers and…
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AG Racine Leads 38 States Calling on Congress to Pass Marijuana Banking Bill
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a bipartisan coalition of 38 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1595) or similar measures that would allow legal marijuana-related businesses to access the banking system.
Addressing the Root Problems of Crime and Conflict
Last week, the Obama Foundation announced its second-ever class of Fellows, a group of 20 civic innovators from around the world who are working to address society’s most pressing problems.
OP-ED: Congress, stop blocking D.C. from regulating its marijuana market
Congress continues to prohibit the District from spending money to enact or carry out any law, rule or regulation to legalize or reduce penalties for marijuana.
Preventing Underage Drinking and Promoting Responsible Alcohol Use Year-Round
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and as the month winds down, it’s important to take the momentum from this month’s initiatives to encourage responsible alcohol use year-round for District residents.
Newsletter: Supporting Budget Investments that Protect District Residents
Last week, I testified before the Council supporting OAG’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal, which focuses on protecting District residents and saving taxpayers money.
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AG Racine Recovers $100K+ in Unpaid Wages for District Sheet Metal Workers
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Airway Sheet Metal Co., Inc. will pay more than $100,000 in unpaid wages to 40 sheet metal workers as part of a settlement in a wage-theft case with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
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AG Racine's Statement on MPD Interaction with a 9-Year-Old Boy on April 22
Attorney General Karl A. Racine released the following statement in response to recent interactions between the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the community.
Honoring Youth Writing to End Gun Violence
Last year’s massive turnout for the national and local March for Our Lives rallies, along with several recent local youth forums, clearly demonstrate that young people are demanding an end to violence and adults need to listen.
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AG Racine Announces Senior Leadership Hires
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced the appointment of three individuals to senior leadership positions within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).